Kinston Strong

02/11/2026

BIG thank you to our first PLATINUM sponsor for 2026 Sand in the Streets. Harvey Dental thank you for supporting music here in Kinston and making sure all those smiling faces at our concerts have healthy teeth. Next time you are in for your check up make sure to tell them thank you from us!!

02/09/2026

🎉🎊 big thank you to our first silver sponsor of 2026!!! Thank you Sugar Hill Pizzeria for making pizza and supporting us bringing tunes to the streets of Kinston. Sand in the Streets gets better and better with every sponsor! Tell them we said thank you next time you drop in for a pizza pie!!

02/05/2026

👀Are you READY?

12/05/2025

Kinston Tough and Viking Strong!!!

12/04/2025

Let’s Go VIKINGS!

🏈 GAMEDAY — EASTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🏈

It’s Championship Thursday , Viking Nation!
Your Kinston High School Vikings travel to James Kenan High School today with a trip to the NCHSAA 3A State Championship on the line.

This is what December football is all about — toughness, pride, and representing Kinston the right way. Let’s pack the stands in 💚💛 Green & Gold and bring that road-warrior energy to Kenansville!

📍 James Kenan High School
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
💵 Admission: $16 — Cash Only
🚪 Gates Open: ~5:30 PM

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⚠️ Important Fan Info

• Clear Bags Only — all non-clear bags (including purses) must be left in vehicles
• Metal Detectors at all gates — please arrive early
• Face coverings not allowed
• Please share these policies with all fans traveling

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Everything we’ve worked for comes down to today.
Championship environment. Big-time stage.
Let’s go take the next step.

GO VIKINGS! 💚💛🏈

10/24/2025

**EDIT** DUE TO LACK OF FOOD TRUCK PARTICIPATION, TONIGHT’S FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY IS CANCELLED. Funnel Love WILL BE SERVING TREATS IN FRONT OF 211 S QUEEN ST.

10/20/2025

Thank you so much Kinston!!! Epic night to end our 2025 Sand in the Streets concert series. Thank you to Spare Change for all the tunes. Thank you to Harvey Dental for being our Stage Sponsor. Thank you to everyone who made Sand in the Streets 2025 happen. Thank you all for showing up and supporting everything that was happening in Kinston this past weekend. Wish every weekend could be that epic! See you at Sand in the Streets 2026!!

10/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Food Truck Friday backyard cookout style last night. We hope everyone had so much fun. See y’all next time!

10/09/2025

🍔🌭Food Truck Friday will be backyard cookout style this week. Due to lack of food truck involvement we will be changing things up! We will be grilling! Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Get your desserts from Funnel Love and all your lemondae from Lemonade Lounge (both will be joining us). Come hang out with us at Southeast Park tomorrow (Friday 10/10) backyard cookout style. You know backyard cookouts are always a good time!!

09/29/2025

DATE CHANGE! Go! Enjoy the Lenoir County Fair! Have fun, ride all the rides, eat all the fair food!! We have moved our next Food Truck Friday so y'all can just enjoy the fair. This Friday (October 3) enjoy the Lenoir County Fair. The following Friday (October 10) join us at Southeast Park for Food Truck Friday!!

09/26/2025

Reminder of cancellations!! Dur to the possibility of storms and rain we have canceled Food Truck Friday tonight and we have postponed our Lovit Hines work day. We appreciate all of your support and stay tuned for more events and community service projects very soon!!